Remote Emergency Department Medical Coder

As an ER Medical Coder - E/M, Injections & Infusions , you will play a critical role in supporting our healthcare clients by reviewing clinical documentation and accurately assigning diagnosis and procedure codes across a variety of outpatient settings. You will work closely with providers and coding teams to ensure coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and productivity standards while delivering high-quality coding services for Emergency Department, outpatient surgery, observation, and diagnostic encounters.

Remote (Flexible Hours, Monday-Friday)

Review clinical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient surgery, observation, Emergency Department, and outpatient diagnostic encounters.

Utilize electronic encoder applications to assign codes in accordance with company policies and regulatory guidelines.

Perform peer reviews of coding auditors and coders to support quality and consistency initiatives.

Prepare and complete coding-related reports as requested.

Maintain a minimum coding accuracy rate of 98% while achieving established productivity standards.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, payer, and client-specific coding guidelines and regulations.

Work effectively in a remote environment while managing multiple systems and priorities.

This is a remote position supporting one or more Cognizant healthcare clients. CCS, RHIT, RHIA (AHIMA), CPC, or COC (AAPC).

Minimum of 2 years of facility-based outpatient coding experience.

Experience coding Emergency Department encounters, including facility Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding.

Experience with injections and infusion coding in an outpatient or hospital setting.

Knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations related to medical coding and reimbursement.

Ability to interpret medical records, reports, and chart documentation accurately.

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously in a remote setting.

These will help you stand out:

Familiarity with electronic encoder applications and coding technology tools like Cerner, PowerChart, 3M HIM/3M Coding Systems is preferred but not required.

Experience in performing coding peer reviews and quality audits.

Ability to adapt to changing client requirements, procedures, and policies.

Hourly Rate and Other Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $33.00 - $34.00 per hour depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Applications will be accepted until October 18 th , 2026.

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Additional employment information
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.

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About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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